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November 16 Event Speakers Include Faculty, Students and Alumni on Topics Ranging From Addressing Poverty to Student-Centered Learning On Thursday, November 16, TEDx Yeshiva University will present its second year of TED-style lectures at the Yeshiva University Museum/Center for Jewish History, 15…

YU Hackathon Combines Technology and Creativity to Support Nonprofit Organizations This weekend, Yeshiva University students held their fourth annual hackathon, a 24-hour technological innovation marathon that promotes creative thinking and partnerships. YU's event provided a unique forum for ...

Winning the Conference Championship, YU Women’s Tennis Soars to Historic First NCAA Tournament Bid This week, Yeshiva University’s women's tennis team made history as the Maccabees captured the Skyline Conference championship at the USTA National Tennis Center in New York City. With the win, the ...

At Yeshiva College Computer Science Department Event, Industry Experts Share Insights and Experience On Wednesday, October 25, the Yeshiva College Department of Computer Science presented two back-to-back executive lectures in Weissberg Commons featuring Dr. Erick Brethenoux and Steve Demuth ...

YU Conference Convenes University Experts and Communal Leaders to Tackle Challenges and Opportunities of a Rapidly Changing World How can we help Judaism’s rich textual tradition resonate with children growing up in the age of digital media? What are the ways in which our changing world will impact…

New Web Series Harnesses YU’s Interdisciplinary Resources to Frame Conversations About Crucial Issues Facing Society Yeshiva University’s Office of the President has launched a new initiative that will present the YU community with new tools to consider and discuss the most pressing issues facing…

Katz School Master's Program Prepares Graduates for High Impact Careers in Fields Ranging From Finance to Epidemic Management Yeshiva University has launched a master’s program in data analytics and visualization at its Monique C. and Mordecai D. Katz School of Graduate and Professional Studies ...

Students Travel to 39 Communities Across North America to Enhance Simchat Torah Celebrations This Simchat Torah, more than 160 Yeshiva University students traveled to 39 communities across North America to share their love of Torah and enliven holiday celebrations as part of the Aaron and Blanche…

Wurzweiler to Train Social Workers to Run for Elected Office at November 2-3 Campaign School Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work will host a Campaign School for Social Workers with The Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work on Thursday and Friday, November 2-3,…

Four-Year Training Grant From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Will Support Student Work With High-Risk NYC Adolescents Faculty at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work recently received a four-year $1.9 million training grant from the United States Department of Health…